JP5926307B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a game ball is won at a starting port provided on a gaming board and a big winning lottery is performed when a predetermined starting condition is satisfied.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, for example, a gaming machine that draws a lottery by winning a game ball at a starting port on a game board and displays three rows of symbols (for example, symbols of numbers 1 to 12) on a variable display device. there were. When such a gaming machine is won in the big win lottery, the three rows of symbols that are variably displayed are stopped and displayed in a specific combination (for example, “7 · 7 · 7”) to be in the big hit gaming state. When the big hit gaming state is reached, the big winning opening on the game board is opened, and the player can acquire a large number of winning balls by winning the gaming balls in the big winning opening.

  In recent years, pachinko machines having a plurality of start ports have been widely used. For example, in a pachinko game machine with two starting holes, the player is usually aimed at one starting point with a so-called “left-handed”, and the player with a so-called “right-handed” is used for a short-time gaming state or a probabilistic gaming state. To aim the other start. The other starting port is provided with a movable so-called “electric tulip”, and in the short-time gaming state or the probable gaming state, the electric tulip is opened so that the game ball can easily win the starting port ( For example, see the following Patent Document 1.)

  Further, in a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a plurality of start holes, a big hit lottery with different contents is performed according to the start opening where the game ball has won. And, for each jackpot lottery, by setting a jackpot that is easy to win and a jackpot that is difficult to win, etc., it is possible to slow down the game development and prevent the player from getting bored and improve the interest Can be achieved.

JP 2008-237740 A

  However, as in the prior art described above, one start port is left-targeted by the player and the other start port is right-handed so that a big winning port is located near one of the start ports. In this case, even if the big win is won, the big win ends before the game ball is won in the big winning opening, and the player may not be able to obtain the winning ball with the big win.

  For example, if a big winning opening is placed near the starting hole that is aimed at the right strike, and if a big win is won at the starting aim aimed at the left strike, the player strikes from the left strike to the right to make the winning ball win a prize. It is necessary to switch to. However, if the jackpot ends before the player switches to the right hand, the player cannot obtain a winning ball with the jackpot, which may cause a disadvantage to the player.

  In particular, some recent pachinko machines are equipped with jackpots such as so-called “probable hits” and “latent hits”. These jackpots are likely to cause the above problems because the period during which the jackpot is opened with the jackpot is set short.

  In order to solve the above-described problems caused by the conventional technology, the present invention prevents the player from losing the jackpot before switching the hitting style, thereby preventing the player from being disadvantaged. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can be used.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is provided in a gaming area where a gaming ball can flow down and is launched toward the first area of the gaming area by a launching device. A first start port into which a game ball can enter and a second start in which a game ball provided in the game area and launched into a second area different from the first area by the launch device can enter First special game determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game that allows a game ball to enter the special winning port when a game ball enters the first starting port And second special game determining means for determining whether or not to perform the special game by entering a game ball into the second starting port, and the first special game determining means or the second special game determining means. If it is determined that the special game will be performed by The special game executing means for performing the special game and the non-specific game state in which the game ball is difficult to enter the second start port, or the specific game state in which the game ball is easily input to the second start port A game state control means for controlling, wherein the special game execution means performs a first special game including a first special game including an open game in which a game ball can enter the special prize opening for a first predetermined time. And an open game that allows the game ball to enter the special prize opening for a second predetermined time shorter than the first predetermined time, and a closed game that makes it difficult for the game ball to enter the special prize opening. A second special game executing means for performing a second special game for informing the player to fire a game ball toward the second area, and the game state control means is configured to perform the non-specific game state in a normal state. Non-specific game letter that controls the game with The first special game by the first special game execution means or the second special game execution means when the game is controlled in the non-specific game state by the control means and the non-specific game state control means. When the second special game is performed, after the end of the special game, there is a specific game state control means capable of controlling the game in the specific game state, the specific game state control means is the specific game state When the second special game is performed by the second special game execution means while controlling the game in the game, the game can be controlled in the specific game state after the second special game is finished, The second special game execution means is determined to perform the special game by the first special game determination means when a game is controlled in the non-specific game state by the non-specific game state control means. If the game is controlled in the specific game state by the specific game state control means, the second special game determination means is performed while the second special game including the closed game for a third predetermined time is performed. When it is determined that the special game is to be performed, the second special game including the closed game for a fourth predetermined time shorter than the third predetermined time is performed, and the closed game for the third predetermined time is included. In the second special game, at least before the opening game in the second special game, there is provided a closing game of a predetermined opening time that allows the player to switch how to hit, and in the closing game of the predetermined opening time, A notification is made so as to fire a game ball toward the second region.

  According to the present invention, when the short win is won in the first game state, the short win game is ended by extending the short win game period compared to the case where the short win is won in the second game state. The player can be given a period of time to switch to a hitting method in order to aim for a big winning mouth before the player hits the jackpot. There exists an effect that it can prevent that a profit arises.

It is a front view (the 1) showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine concerning an embodiment of the invention. It is a front view (the 2) which shows an example of the pachinko game machine concerning an embodiment of the invention. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the pachinko game machine concerning embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the pachinko gaming machine concerning embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the operation | movement which the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment performs at the time of long hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the operation | movement which the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment performs at the time of a short hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the operation | movement which the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment performs at the time of a small hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the comparison of the opening period, interval period, and ending period for each per long / short / small. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a special symbol process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a jackpot lottery process. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the content of the jackpot symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the content of the jackpot symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the content of the small hit symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the content of the small hits symbol determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the process during a stop. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the big winning opening operation | movement pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a special winning opening operation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a big prize opening process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an opening process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the process during open | release. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an interval process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an ending process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of effect timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of command reception processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an opening effect selection process. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the specific example of an effect which the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment performs. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the specific production example which the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment performs. It is explanatory drawing (the 3) which shows the specific example of an effect which the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment performs. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the content of the hit determination table. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the content of the hit determination table.

  Exemplary embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiment described below is an example in which the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to an old first-class pachinko gaming machine (so-called “digipachi”).

(Basic configuration of pachinko machine)
First, the basic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1-1 is a front view (part 1) showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1A, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes a game board 101. A launcher (see reference numeral 292 in FIG. 2) is disposed at a lower position of the game board 101.

  A game ball launched by driving the launching unit rises between the rails 102 a and 102 b and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then falls within the game area 103. The game area 103 is provided with a plurality of nails (not shown). A game ball launched into the game area 103 by the nail falls in an unspecified direction. In the game area 103, a windmill and various winning openings (such as a start opening and a big winning opening) that change the falling direction of the gaming balls are arranged at positions in the middle of the falling of the gaming balls.

  An image display unit 104 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game board 101. As the image display unit 104, a liquid crystal display (LCD: Liquid Crystal Display) or the like is used. A first start port 105 is disposed below the image display unit 104, and a second start port 106 is disposed on the right side of the image display unit 104. Here, the first start port 105 and the second start port 106 are winning ports for starting and winning.

  The game area 103 is divided into two areas by the above-described nail or the like, and the first start port 105 and the second start port 106 are respectively disposed in different areas from the other start port. For example, the first start port 105 is disposed in a region (a region on the left side from the line indicated by the symbol L in FIG. 1-1) through which a game ball left-stroked (launched at a speed less than a predetermined speed) passes. . Further, the second starting port 106 is arranged in a region (a region on the right side from the line indicated by the symbol L in FIG. 1-1) through which a game ball that is hit right (launched at a predetermined speed or more) passes. .

  In the vicinity of the second starting port 106, an electric tulip 107 is provided as an ordinary electric accessory (an accessory that moves based on a lottery result of an ordinary symbol lottery described later). The electric tulip 107 has a closed state (a closed state) that makes it difficult to win the game ball to the second starting port 106 and an open state (opened state) that makes it easier to win a prize than the closed state. Control of these states is performed by a solenoid (see reference numeral 231 in FIG. 2) provided in the electric tulip 107.

  The electric tulip 107 is opened based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery performed when the game ball passes through the gate 108 arranged on the right side of the image display unit 104. The gate 108 is not limited to the right side (the illustrated position) of the image display unit 104 and may be disposed at an arbitrary position in the game area 103.

  Below the second start port 106, a big winning port 109 is arranged. Like the second starting port 106, the big winning port 109 is also arranged in an area on the game board 101 through which a right-handed game ball passes (the area on the right side from the line indicated by the symbol L in FIG. 1). . The big winning opening 109 is a winning opening that is opened when a big hit gaming state is reached and for paying out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of winning balls when winning a game ball.

  A normal winning opening 110 is provided on the side of the image display unit 104 or below. The normal winning opening 110 is a winning opening for paying out a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls by winning a game ball. The normal winning opening 110 is not limited to the position shown in the figure, and may be arranged at an arbitrary position in the game area 103. At the bottom of the game area 103, there is provided a collection port 111 for collecting game balls that have not won any winning ports.

  In the lower right part of the game board 101, a special symbol display unit 112 for displaying special symbols is arranged. The special symbol display unit 112 includes a first special symbol display unit (see reference numeral 112a in FIG. 1-2) on which a first special symbol is displayed and a second special symbol display unit (see FIG. 1) on which a second special symbol is displayed. -2 medium reference 112b).

  Here, the first special symbol represents the lottery result of the first jackpot lottery performed when the game ball wins the first starting port 105. The second special symbol represents the lottery result of the second jackpot lottery performed when the game ball wins the second starting port 106. The first jackpot lottery and the second jackpot lottery are lotteries for determining whether or not the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is a jackpot gaming state.

  In addition, a normal symbol display portion 113 for displaying normal symbols is arranged in the lower right portion of the game board 101. Here, the normal symbol is a symbol representing the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. The normal symbol lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to open the electric tulip 107 as described above. For example, a 7-segment display is used as the special symbol display unit 112 and the normal symbol display unit 113.

  On the left side of the special symbol display unit 112 and the normal symbol display unit 113, a reservation number display unit 114 for displaying the number of reservations for the special symbol or the normal symbol is arranged. For example, an LED is used as the hold number display unit 114. A plurality of LEDs serving as the number-of-holds display section 114 are arranged, and the number of the holds is indicated by turning on / off. For example, when two upper LEDs among the LEDs constituting the number-of-holds display unit 114 are lit, this indicates that the number of holds for the normal symbol is two.

  A frame member 115 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game area 103 of the game board 101. The frame member 115 has a shape that surrounds the periphery of the game area 103 on the four sides of the game board 101 in the vertical and horizontal directions. The frame member 115 has a shape protruding from the board surface of the game board 101 toward the player side.

  On the two sides which are the upper side and the lower side of the game area 103 in the frame member 115, an effect light part (frame lamp) 116 is provided. Each effect light unit 116 includes a plurality of lamps and a motor (not shown). Each lamp irradiates a player who is in front of the pachinko gaming machine 100. Moreover, each lamp can change the irradiation direction of light into the up-down direction and the left-right direction by driving the motor. In addition, each lamp can irradiate the periphery of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and the light irradiation direction can be rotated so that the irradiation position forms a circle with respect to the pachinko gaming machine 100.

  An operation handle 117 is disposed at a lower position of the frame member 115. The operation handle 117 is operated by the player when the game ball is fired by driving the launching unit. Similar to the frame member 115 described above, the operation handle 117 has a shape that protrudes from the board surface of the game board 101 to the player side.

  The operation handle 117 includes a firing instruction member 118 that drives the above-described launching unit to launch a game ball. The firing instruction member 118 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the operation handle 117 so as to be rotated clockwise as viewed from the player. Although not described because it is a known technique, the operation handle 117 is provided with a sensor that detects that the player directly operates the firing instruction member 118. Thereby, the launching unit launches the game ball when the firing instruction member 118 is directly operated by the player.

  In the frame member 115, an effect button (chance button) 119 and a cross key 120 are provided on the lower side of the game area 103. The effect buttons 119 and the cross key 120 constitute an operation accepting unit that accepts an operation from a player in the pachinko gaming machine 100. The frame member 115 incorporates a speaker (see reference numeral 254 in FIG. 2) that outputs sound.

  Although illustration is omitted, an effect for the effect (hereinafter referred to as an “effect effect” (see reference numeral 265 in FIG. 2)) is provided at a predetermined position in the game area 103 (for example, around the image display unit 104). ing. This performance agent includes a solenoid and a motor (not shown), and is driven by driving the solenoid and the motor.

(Special symbol display section of pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment and its surroundings)
FIG. 1-2 is a front view (No. 2) showing an example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 1-2 shows the periphery of the special symbol display portion 112 of the game board 101 of the pachinko gaming machine 100. FIG. As shown in FIG. 1-2, a notification lamp 121 is disposed above the special symbol display unit 112. For example, an LED is used as the notification lamp 121.

  The pachinko gaming machine 100 lights up the notification lamp 121 at a predetermined timing. For example, the timing for turning on the notification lamp 121 may be a time when a big win or a small win is won to open the big prize opening 109.

  As described above, when the notification lamp 121 is lit, the pachinko gaming machine 100 turns off the lit notification lamp 121 at a predetermined timing. For example, the notification lamp 121 can be turned off at the end of the winning gaming state or at the end of a specific gaming state (for example, a short-time gaming state or a probable gaming state). Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can notify the player of the timing to turn right by turning on / off the notification lamp 121.

(Internal configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 200 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a main control unit 201 that controls the progress of the game, an effect control unit 202 that controls the contents of the effect, and a prize ball control that controls the payout of prize balls. Part 203. Each control unit will be described in detail below.

(1. Main control unit)
The main control unit 201 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 211, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 212, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 213, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The

  The CPU 211 executes various programs relating to the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 100, such as a main control process (not shown) and a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 5). The ROM 212 stores programs necessary for the CPU 211 to execute the above processing. The RAM 213 functions as a work area for the CPU 211. The data set in the RAM 213 by the CPU 211 executing the above program is transmitted to each component connected to the main control unit 201 at a predetermined timing.

  That is, the main control unit 201 functions to control the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 100 by executing various programs stored in the ROM 212 while the CPU 211 uses the RAM 213 as a work area. For example, the main control unit 201 is realized by a main control board (detailed description is omitted because it is a known technique).

  The main control unit 201 includes various switches (SW) that function as detection means for detecting a game ball, a solenoid for opening and closing an electric accessory such as the special winning opening 109, the first special symbol display unit 112a, The second special symbol display unit 112b, the normal symbol display unit 113, the number-of-holds display unit 114, the notification lamp 121, and the like are connected.

  Specifically, the various SWs described above include a first start port SW221 that detects a game ball won in the first start port 105, and a second start port SW222 that detects a game ball won in the second start port 106. , A gate SW 223 that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 108, a big winning opening SW 224 that detects a gaming ball that has won a prize winning opening 109, and a normal winning opening SW 225 that detects a gaming ball that has won a winning prize 110 Is connected to the main control unit 201.

  The detection results by the respective SWs (221 to 225) are input to the main control unit 201. A proximity switch or the like can be used for these SWs. It should be noted that a plurality of the normal winning opening SW225 may be provided for each arrangement position of the normal winning opening 110.

  Further, as the solenoid, an electric tulip solenoid 231 that opens and closes the electric tulip 107 and a big prize opening solenoid 232 that opens and closes the big prize opening 109 are connected to the main control unit 201. The main control unit 201 controls driving of the solenoids (231 and 232). For example, the main control unit 201 controls the driving of the electric tulip solenoid 231 based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, and the driving of the big prize opening solenoid 232 based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery.

  Further, the main control unit 201 selects the first special symbol display unit 112a, the second special symbol display unit 112b, and the normal symbol based on the lottery results of the big jackpot lottery (the first jackpot lottery and the second jackpot lottery) and the normal symbol lottery. The display content of the display unit 113 is controlled. For example, the main control unit 201 variably displays the first special symbol of the first special symbol display unit 112a when the first jackpot lottery is performed. Then, after the predetermined period, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the symbol indicating the lottery result of the first big hit lottery.

  Similarly, the main control unit 201 changes / stops display the second special symbol of the second special symbol display unit 112b when the second big hit lottery is performed, and the normal symbol of the normal symbol display unit 113 when the normal symbol lottery is performed. Let

  Further, the main control unit 201 controls the lighting contents of the notification lamp 121 based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery (first jackpot lottery, second jackpot lottery) and the current gaming state. Although details will be described later, for example, when the main control unit 201 is in a gaming state to which an electric chew support function is provided, such as when winning a big hit in the first jackpot lottery or in a short-time gaming state / probability changing gaming state, 121 is turned on.

  Furthermore, the main control unit 201 is also connected to the effect control unit 202 and the prize ball control unit 203, and transmits various commands to each. For example, when the main control unit 201 performs a lottery lottery, the main control unit 201 transmits a change start command to the effect control unit 202. Here, in the variation start command, the lottery result of the jackpot lottery (the contents of the special symbol to be stopped), the current gaming state, the time for the special symbol to be variably displayed before showing the lottery result of the jackpot lottery (hereinafter referred to as “variable time”). ")" Is included.

  In addition, when the main control unit 201 detects a game ball that has won a winning ball (starting ports 105 and 106, a big winning port 109, and a normal winning port 110), the main control unit 201 transmits a winning ball command to the winning ball control unit 203. To do. Here, the prize ball command includes information indicating the number of prize balls to be paid out.

(2. Production control unit)
The effect control unit 202 includes an effect control unit 202a, an image / sound control unit 202b, and a lamp control unit 202c, and has a function of controlling the effect contents of the pachinko gaming machine 100. Here, the effect control unit 202a has a function of controlling the entire effect control unit 202 based on a command (for example, a change start command) received from the main control unit 201. The image / sound control unit 202b has a function of controlling images and sounds based on instructions from the production control unit 202a. The lamp control unit 202c has a function of controlling lighting of lamps provided on the game board 101, the frame member 115, and the like.

(2-1. Director of Production)
First, the configuration of the production control unit 202a will be described. The production control unit 202a includes a CPU 241, a ROM 242, a RAM 243, a real-time clock (hereinafter referred to as "RTC") 244, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 241 executes various programs such as a production timer interrupt process (see FIG. 18) for controlling the production control unit 202 as a whole. The ROM 242 stores programs necessary for the CPU 241 to execute the above processing. The RAM 243 functions as a work area for the CPU 241. The data set in the RAM 243 by the CPU 241 executing the program is transmitted to the image / sound controller 202b and the lamp controller 202c at a predetermined timing.

  In other words, the effect control unit 202a functions to control the entire effect control unit 202 by executing a program stored in the ROM 242 while the CPU 241 uses the RAM 243 as a work area. For example, the effect supervising unit 202a determines an effect to be executed in accordance with the change display of the special symbol based on the change start command, and executes predetermined processing on the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c. The instruction is output to control the entire production control unit 202.

  The RTC 244 functions as a time measuring means for measuring and outputting real time. The RTC 244 continues timing operation by a backup power source (not shown) even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is cut off. Note that the RTC 244 is not limited to being placed in the production control unit 202 such as the production control unit 202a, but may be arranged in the main control unit 201. Further, the RTC 244 may be arranged alone and may output the actual time to the effect control unit 202 or the main control unit 201.

  In addition, an effect button 119 is connected to the effect control unit 202a. For example, when the effect button 119 is pressed by the player, a corresponding input signal is input to the effect control unit 202a. Although not shown in FIG. 2, the cross key 120 is also connected to the production control unit 202a. The cross key 120 inputs an input signal corresponding to the key selected by the player to the effect control unit 202a.

(2-2. Image / Audio Control Unit)
Next, the configuration of the image / sound controller 202b will be described. The image / sound control unit 202b includes a CPU 251, a ROM 252, a RAM 253, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 251 executes image / sound generation processing and output processing. The ROM 252 stores various image data such as a program for executing image / sound generation processing and output processing, background image / design for presentation (hereinafter referred to as “decorative design”) / character image necessary for the processing, Various audio data and the like are stored. The RAM 253 functions as a work area for the CPU 251 and temporarily stores image data to be displayed on the image display unit 104 and audio data to be output from the speaker 254. For example, the RAM 253 includes a VRAM (Video RAM) in which image data to be displayed on the image display unit 104 is temporarily stored.

  That is, the image / sound control unit 202b causes the image display unit 104 to display based on an instruction from the production control unit 202a by executing the program stored in the ROM 252 while the CPU 251 uses the RAM 253 as a work area. It functions to control images and sound output from the speaker 254.

  For example, the CPU 251 controls the display control process (not shown) for controlling the display content displayed on the image display unit 104 and the audio content output from the speaker 254 based on the instruction content instructed from the production control unit 202a. Voice control processing (not shown) is executed. At this time, the CPU 251 reads image data and audio data necessary for processing from the ROM 252 and writes them in the RAM 253.

  Image data such as background images and decorative designs written in the RAM 253 is output to the image display unit 104 connected to the image / sound control unit 202b, and is superimposed on the display screen of the image display unit 104. That is, the decorative design is displayed so that it can be seen in front of the background image. In the case where the background image and the decorative design overlap at the same position, the decorative design is given priority in the RAM 253 by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. Remember.

  The audio data written in the RAM 253 is output to the speaker 254 connected to the image / audio control unit 202b, and audio based on the audio data is output from the speaker 254.

(2-3. Lamp control unit)
Next, the configuration of the lamp control unit 202c will be described. The lamp control unit 202c includes a CPU 261, a ROM 262, a RAM 263, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 261 executes processing for turning on the lamp and the like. The ROM 262 stores various programs necessary for executing the above processing, control data used for lamp lighting necessary for the processing, and the like. The RAM 263 functions as a work area for the CPU 261.

  The lamp control unit 202c is connected to the effect light unit (frame lamp) 116, the panel lamp 264, and the effect agent 265, and outputs data for lighting control and data for operation control. Thereby, the lamp control unit 202c functions to control the lighting of the lamps provided on the game board 101, the frame member 115, and the like, and the operation of the effect actor 265.

  In the present embodiment, the production control unit 202 is provided with a production control unit 202a, an image / sound control unit 202b, and a lamp control unit 202c as different board functions, but these are incorporated on the same printed board. May be. However, each function is independent even when they are incorporated on the same printed circuit board.

(3. Prize ball control unit)
Next, the configuration of the winning ball control unit 203 will be described. The prize ball control unit 203 includes a CPU 281, a ROM 282, a RAM 283, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 281 executes a prize ball control process for controlling a prize ball to be paid out. The ROM 282 stores programs necessary for the processing. The RAM 283 functions as a work area for the CPU 281.

  The prize ball control unit 203 is connected to a payout unit (payout drive motor) 291, a launch unit 292, a fixed position detection SW 293, a payout ball detection SW 294, a ball presence detection SW 295, and a full tank detection SW 296. .

  The prize ball control unit 203 controls the payout unit 291 to pay out the number of prize balls at the time of winning. The payout unit 291 includes a motor for paying out a predetermined number from the game ball storage unit. Specifically, the winning ball control unit 203 receives the winning game balls that have won the winning units 291 (the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the big winning port 109, the normal winning port 110) with respect to the payout unit 291. Control to pay out the corresponding number of prize balls.

  In addition, the prize ball control unit 203 detects the operation of launching the game ball with respect to the launch unit 292 and controls the launch of the game ball. The launcher 292 launches a game ball for a game, and includes a sensor that detects a game operation by the player, a solenoid that launches the game ball, and the like. When the prize ball control unit 203 detects a game operation by the sensor of the launch unit 292, the prize ball control unit 203 intermittently fires a game ball by driving a solenoid or the like in response to the detected game operation, thereby playing the game area 103 of the game board 101. A game ball is sent out.

  The prize ball control unit 203 is connected to various detection units for detecting the state of the game ball to be paid out, and detects the payout state for the prize ball. These detection units include a fixed position detection SW293, a payout ball detection SW294, a ball presence detection SW295, a full tank detection SW296, and the like. For example, the prize ball control unit 203 realizes its function by a prize ball control board.

  The main control unit 201, the effect control unit 202, and the prize ball control unit 203 configured as described above are provided on different printed boards (main control board, effect control board, and prize ball control board). For example, the prize ball control unit 203 can be provided on the same printed circuit board as the main control unit 201.

  Further, a board external information terminal board 297 is connected to the main control unit 201, and various information executed by the main control unit 201 can be output to the outside. The prize ball control unit 203 is also connected to the frame external information terminal board 298, and can output various information executed by the prize ball control unit 203 to the outside.

(The gaming state of pachinko machines)
Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 201 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 has two flags, a high-probability gaming flag and a short-time gaming flag, in addition to a winning gaming state that opens and closes the big winning opening 109 when various winnings such as jackpots are won. Depending on the combination of the ON / OFF settings, four game states of a normal game state, a short-time game state, a probability change game state, and a latent probability game state can be taken.

  The normal gaming state is a gaming state when both the highly probable gaming flag and the short-time gaming flag are set to OFF. In this normal gaming state, the main control unit 201 performs a hit determination using a low-probability gaming state hit determination table (see FIGS. 22-1 and 22-2) by setting the high-probability game flag to OFF. , Wins a jackpot with a probability of 1/300. Further, in the normal game state, the main control unit 201 does not give a game support function (hereinafter referred to as “electric chew support function”) by opening and closing the electric tulip 107 by setting the time-saving game flag to OFF.

  The specific contents of the electric chew support function will not be described in detail because it is a well-known technique. For example, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened and the winning probability per normal symbol is increased (frequency of opening the electric tulip 107). Increase), and the period during which the electric tulip 107 is in an open state. In other words, in the normal gaming state where the electric chew support function is not given, it is more difficult to win a game ball to the second starting port 106 than in the gaming state where the electric chew support function is given.

  The short-time gaming state is a gaming state when the high-probability gaming flag is OFF and the short-time gaming flag is set to ON. At this time, in the short game state, the main control unit 201 performs a hit determination using the hit determination table for the low-probability game state by setting the high-probability game flag OFF, as in the normal game state. The chance to win a jackpot. In the short-time game state, the main control unit 201 provides an electric chew support function by setting the short-time game flag to ON.

  The probability-changing gaming state is a gaming state when both the high-probability gaming flag and the hourly gaming flag are set to ON. In this probability-changing gaming state, the main control unit 201 performs a hit determination using a hit determination table for high-probability gaming states (see FIGS. 22-1 and 22-2) according to the ON setting of the high-probability gaming flag. 10/300 chances to win the jackpot. Further, in the probability variation gaming state, the main control unit 201 provides an electric chew support function by setting the time-saving gaming flag to ON.

  The latent game state is a game state when the high probability game flag is ON and the short-time game flag is set OFF. In this latent game state, the main control unit 201 performs a hit determination using a high-probability game state hit determination table by setting the high-probability game flag to ON, and wins a jackpot with a probability of 10/300, for example. It is like that. In the latent game state, the main control unit 201 does not provide the electric chew support function.

  For example, the main control unit 201 switches the high-probability game flag and the short-time game flag ON / OFF at the end of the winning game state when a big win is won. That is, the main control unit 201 shifts the gaming state in response to the jackpot. At this time, the game state of the transfer destination is determined by the content of the winning jackpot. For example, if you win a winning game, you will change to a winning game state after this jackpot game state, if you win a normal game, you will enter a short-time gaming state after this jackpot game state, and if you win a winning game, this jackpot game After the state, enter the latent game state.

  Further, the main control unit 201 may perform the next game state transition when the specified number of jackpot lotteries has been performed after the previous game state transition. At this time, the game state of the transfer destination is determined in advance by the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 100. For example, the main control unit 201 shifts to the normal gaming state when 100 jackpot lotteries are made after shifting to the short-time gaming state.

(Basic operation of pachinko machines)
Next, an example of the basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 100, when the game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106, performs a big hit lottery according to the winning starting port. For example, when a game ball wins the first start opening 105, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a first big hit lottery. At this time, the pachinko gaming machine 100 variably displays the first special symbol of the first special symbol display unit 112a. Then, after the lapse of a predetermined period from the start of the variable display, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the symbol indicating the lottery result of the first jackpot lottery.

  Further, when the game ball wins the second start opening 106, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs the second big hit lottery. At this time, the pachinko gaming machine 100 variably displays the second special symbol of the second special symbol display unit 112b. Then, after a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the variable display, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating the lottery result of the second big hit lottery.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 100 variably displays a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol), the decorative symbol (for example, three columns of numbers) of the image display unit 104 is variably displayed. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. For example, when a special symbol is stopped and displayed with a predetermined symbol indicating a jackpot (the jackpot was won in the first jackpot lottery or the second jackpot lottery), the pachinko gaming machine 100 has a combination that indicates a jackpot (for example, “ 7 ・ 7 ・ 7 ”) stop displaying decorative symbols.

  When the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed with the combination indicating the big hit, the pachinko gaming machine 100 sets the gaming state to the big hit gaming state, and opens the big winning opening 109 for the round corresponding to the winning big hit (for example, 15 rounds). If the game ball wins the big winning opening 109 during the opening, the pachinko gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls.

  The jackpot game state ends when the jackpot end condition is satisfied, and shifts to another game state. For example, in the case of winning per chance change, the pachinko gaming machine 100 transitions to the probability change gaming state when the jackpot gaming state ends. Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 100 is normally won, the game goes to the time-saving gaming state when the jackpot gaming state ends.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a normal symbol lottery when the game ball passes through the gate 108. At this time, the normal symbol on the normal symbol display unit 113 is displayed in a variable manner. Then, after a predetermined period from the start of the fluctuation, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the symbol indicating the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. In the case of winning the normal symbol per lot (hereinafter referred to as “per normal symbol”) in the normal symbol lottery, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops displaying the normal symbol at a predetermined symbol indicating the per symbol. Thereafter, the electric tulip 107 is kept open for a predetermined period.

(Functional configuration of pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment)
Next, a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a detection unit 301, a jackpot lottery unit 302, a special symbol control unit 303, a win game control unit 304, a game state setting unit 305, and an ordinary electric game machine control. Part 306.

  The detection unit 301 has a function of detecting a game ball that has won a start opening (the first start opening 105 and the second start opening 106) on the game board 101. For example, the detection unit 301 receives a detection signal from the first start port SW221 or the second start port SW222, thereby detecting a game ball that has won a start port corresponding to each start port SW. When detecting the winning game ball, the detection unit 301 outputs the detection result to the big hit lottery unit 302.

  The jackpot lottery section 302 has a function of accepting the detection result from the detection section 301 and performing a jackpot lottery according to the start opening (the first start opening 105 and the second start opening 106) where the game ball has won. Here, the jackpot lottery section 302 includes a first jackpot lottery section 302a and a second jackpot lottery section 302b.

  When the game ball wins the first start port 105 (when the game ball is detected by the first start port SW221), the first big hit lottery unit 302a performs the first big win lottery. When the game ball wins the second start port 106 (when the game ball is detected by the second start port SW222), the second big hit lottery unit 302b performs the second big win lottery.

  For example, in the first jackpot lottery and the second jackpot lottery, the winning jackpots to be won are different by performing lotteries using different jackpot symbol determination tables (see FIGS. 8-1 and 8-2). . Specifically, in the first big hit lottery, per first long (for example, first normal hit, first positive variation), and first short win that opens the grand prize winning hole 109 only for a shorter period than the first long ( For example, the first winning hit is won. In the second big hit lottery, the second short win (for example, the second latent chance) is made to open the big winning opening 109 for a second shorter period (for example, the second normal win, per second positive variation) and for a shorter period than the second long win. Win).

  Further, the jackpot lottery unit 302 may perform a jackpot lottery that can win not only a jackpot but also a jackpot. Here, the small hit is a specific loss represented by a pattern different from a normal lose. Furthermore, the jackpot lottery unit 302 may make the winning jackpot different between the first jackpot lottery and the second jackpot lottery. For example, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the first big hit lottery wins the first small win, and the second big hit lottery wins the second small win. For example, when these small wins are won, the pachinko gaming machine 100 opens the big winning opening 109 in the same manner as in the short win.

  When the jackpot lottery unit 302 performs the jackpot lottery (the first jackpot lottery or the second jackpot lottery) by the first jackpot lottery unit 302a or the second jackpot lottery unit 302b, the lottery result is displayed on the special symbol control unit 303 and the winning game control. The data is output to the unit 304.

  The special symbol control unit 303 accepts the lottery result from the jackpot lottery unit 302, displays a special symbol for displaying the lottery result of the jackpot lottery on the special symbol display unit 112 for a predetermined period, It has a function of stopping and displaying a symbol (for example, “1”) corresponding to the lottery result.

  For example, when the special symbol control unit 303 receives the lottery result of the first jackpot lottery, the lottery result of the first jackpot lottery is displayed after the first special symbol of the first special symbol display unit 112a is variably displayed for a predetermined period. Stop display with symbols. When the lottery result of the second jackpot lottery is received, the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 112b is variably displayed for a predetermined period, and then stopped and displayed with the symbol indicating the lottery result of the second jackpot lottery.

  In addition, the special symbol control unit 303 has a plurality of variations (for example, 10 seconds, 30 seconds, and 60 seconds) during a period in which the symbol indicating the lottery lottery result is displayed in a variable manner (hereinafter referred to as “variable period”). Three variations) may be provided. In this case, the special symbol control unit 303 selects a variation period this time from among a plurality of variations by lottery or the like. Then, after the special symbol is variably displayed for the period, the symbol indicating the lottery lottery result is stopped and displayed.

  Specifically, for example, when the lottery result of the big hit lottery is the first short win and the selected variation period is 30 seconds, the special symbol control unit 303 displays the first special symbol of the first special symbol display unit 112a. Is variably displayed for 30 seconds, and then is stopped and displayed with the symbol “1” indicating the first short hit.

  The winning game control unit 304 accepts the lottery result from the big win lottery unit 302 and wins each win (for example, per 1st long, 2nd long, 1st short, 2nd short) The winning opening 109 has a function to control to perform a predetermined operation for winning. In the pachinko gaming machine 100, the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 100 sets in advance how the big winning opening 109 is operated for each jackpot, and the winning game control unit 304 is selected according to this setting. The operation of the big winning opening 109 is controlled in accordance with the jackpot.

  For example, when the winning game control unit 304 wins a short win such as a first short win or a second short win, an operation for a short win predetermined by the big winning opening 109 (hereinafter referred to as “short win game”). Control to perform. The specific content of the short win game will be described later with reference to FIG. 4B. For example, when the special symbol control unit 303 stops and displays the symbol indicating the short hit by the special symbol control unit 303, a predetermined period of time is given. The opening of the special winning opening 109 is started after a pause period (for example, 5 seconds).

  Then, when a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds) elapses from the start of opening, the special winning opening 109 is closed (end of the first round). Thereafter, the winning game control unit 304 opens the special winning opening 109 again for a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds) again after a pause period of a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds). Then, when a predetermined period elapses from the start of opening, the special winning opening 109 is closed (end of the second round), and the short hit game is completed after a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds).

  By the way, if the winning game control unit 304 wins a short win in a gaming state that is not provided with an electric-chu support function such as a normal gaming state or a latent-probable gaming state, Play a short win game for a longer period than if you win a short win in a gaming state with a support function. For example, the winning game control unit 304 lengthens the short winning game period by, for example, lengthening the pause period of the special winning opening 109 in the short winning game.

  As described above, in the short win game, a pause period of the big prize opening 109 is provided at the start of the short win game, between rounds, at the end of the short win game, and the like. During the suspension period, the winning game control unit 304 closes the special winning opening 109. In other words, the suspension period can be a period in which the big prize opening 109 is not opened even in the gaming state.

  In the following, the suspension period at the start of the winning gaming state is referred to as an “opening period”. The suspension period at the end of the winning gaming state is referred to as an “ending period”. A pause period between rounds is called an “interval period”.

  For example, when the winning game control unit 304 wins a short win in a gaming state where the electric chew support function is not granted, compared to the case where the winning game control unit 304 wins a short win in a gaming state provided with the electric chew support function, Increase the opening period. In addition, when the winning game control unit 304 wins a short win in a gaming state where the electric chew support function is not granted, the winning game control unit 304, The ending period may be lengthened. Similarly, the interval period may be lengthened.

  In addition, the winning game control unit 304 controls the winning prize opening 109 to perform a predetermined long winning operation (hereinafter referred to as “long winning game”) when winning per long win. In the case of winning a small win, control is performed so that the big winning opening 109 performs a predetermined small hitting operation (hereinafter referred to as “small win game”). Specific contents of the long hit game and the small hit game will be described later with reference to FIGS. 4-1 and 4-3.

  The gaming state setting unit 305 has a function of receiving a lottery result of the big hit lottery from the big hit lottery unit 302 and setting a gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 100 based on the big hit lottery. For example, when the jackpot lottery wins, the gaming state setting unit 305 sets a gaming state corresponding to the winning jackpot content after the jackpot game.

  For example, in the case of winning a winning game with a jackpot lottery, when the jackpot game with the jackpot is completed, the gaming state setting unit 305 sets a probability changing gaming state. In addition, when a normal winning is won in the jackpot lottery, when the jackpot game by the jackpot is completed, the game state setting unit 305 sets the short-time gaming state.

  The normal electric accessory control unit 306 performs a normal symbol lottery every time a game ball passes through the gate 108, and obtains the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery performed and the current gaming state set by the gaming state setting unit 305. Based on this, it has a function of performing opening / closing control of the electric tulip 107. For example, when the normal electric character control unit 306 wins per normal symbol in the normal symbol lottery performed by passing the game ball through the gate 108, the electric tulip 107 is 0.5 seconds in the normal gaming state / latent certain gaming state. Is opened.

  On the other hand, the electric tulip 107 is opened for 3 seconds in the short-time gaming state / probability changing gaming state. In this way, in the short-time gaming state / probability changing gaming state, the period during which the electric tulip 107 is in the open state is performed by the electric chew support function, and so on, compared with the gaming state in which the electric chew support function is not provided. It is easy to win a game ball in the second starting port 106.

  The notification unit 307 has a function of notifying the player so as to fire a game ball toward the second area. For example, the notification unit 307 turns on the notification lamp 121 and fires a game ball toward the second area when the winning prize opening 109 is operated by the winning game control unit 304 (this embodiment). Now let the player know (to the right). The notification unit 307 also turns on the notification lamp 121 and launches a game ball toward the second area even when the gaming state set with the electric chew support function is set by the gaming state setting unit 305. So that the player is notified.

  In the case other than the above, the notification unit 307 informs the user not to fire the game ball toward the second area by turning off the notification lamp 121. Here, an example in which the notification unit 307 performs notification by turning on the notification lamp 121 has been described, but this notification is not limited to using the notification lamp 121, and for example, a message or the like is displayed on the image display unit 104. You may notify.

  In addition, each function part of the detection part 301, the big hit lottery part 302, the special symbol control part 303, the winning game control part 304, the game state setting part 305, the normal electric accessory control part 306, the alerting | reporting part 307 is, for example, main control. This can be realized by the CPU 211 of the unit 201 executing the program stored in the ROM 212 while using the RAM 213 as a work area.

(Action when jackpot)
As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 100 becomes a jackpot gaming state (long winning gaming state, short winning gaming state) when winning the jackpot, and the winning game control unit 304 performs a predetermined operation according to the winning win. Control to do. Here, it will be described how the pachinko gaming machine 100 operates the big winning opening 109 in the case of winning a long win, a case of winning a short win, and a case of winning a small win. Note that the following operation is an example, and the present invention is not limited to this.

(When winning per long)
First, the case of winning per long (per 1st long, per 2nd long) will be described. 4-1 is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the operation | movement which the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment performs at the time of long hit. In FIG. 4A, (1) shows an example in which a long win is won in a gaming state where the electric chew support function is not given, such as a normal gaming state or a latent certain gaming state. Further, (2) in FIG. 4A shows an example in which a long win is won in a gaming state to which an electric chew support function is provided, such as a short-time gaming state or a probability variation gaming state.

  As shown in FIGS. 4-1 (1) and (2), when a long win is won, the pachinko gaming machine 100 causes the big prize opening 109 to perform the same operation regardless of the gaming state at that time. Specifically, when winning per winning unit, first, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops and displays a symbol indicating long winning as a special symbol of the special symbol display unit 112 to indicate to the player that winning per winning unit has been won. The time when the special symbol is stopped and displayed is time t11. Then, the pachinko gaming machine 100 shifts to the long hit gaming state from this time t11 and starts the long hit game.

  When the long hit game is started, first, the pachinko gaming machine 100 sets the predetermined period To1 from the time t11 as an opening period (pause period at the start of the long hit game) and opens the big winning opening 109 (period from the time t11). Wait until time t12) when To1 has elapsed. Thus, the opening period in the game per long is hereinafter referred to as “long opening period”.

  At time t12, the pachinko gaming machine 100 starts to open the first prize winning hole 109 in the first round. Then, at time t13 when a predetermined period Tk1 (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed from time t12 when opening of the big winning opening 109 is started, the pachinko gaming machine 100 closes the big winning opening 109. In this way, the period in which the special winning opening 109 is opened in the long hit game is hereinafter referred to as “long hit open period”. Although explanation here is omitted, if a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the grand prize opening 109 before the period Tk1 elapses, the pachinko gaming machine 100 will open the big prize opening 109 at that time. Close it.

  When closing the grand prize winning port 109 at time t13, a predetermined period Ti1 from time t13 is set as an interval period (interval between rounds in a long game), and the timing for opening the big winning hole 109 (period Ti1 from time t13). Wait until the elapsed time t14). As described above, the interval period in the game per long is hereinafter referred to as “interval period per long”.

  At time t14, the next round (here, the second round) is entered, and the pachinko gaming machine 100 starts to open the second prize-winning hole 109 in the same manner as the first round. At time t15 when the period Tk1 has elapsed from time t14 when the big winning opening 109 is opened, the pachinko gaming machine 100 closes the big winning opening 109.

  Then, the pachinko gaming machine 100 moves to the third round after an interval period per length of the period Ti1 from the time t15. For example, in this embodiment, if the long win is a big hit of 15 rounds, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs the above operation for 15 rounds (the third to the 14th rounds are not shown).

  Then, the pachinko gaming machine 100 starts to open the 15th round big winning opening 109 at time t16, and closes the big winning opening 109 at time t17 when the period Tk1 has elapsed from time t16. When the release of the last round (15th round in the present embodiment) per length ends at time t17, a predetermined period Te1 from time t17 is set as an ending period (pause period at the end of the game per length). The system waits until it is time to complete the winning game (time t18 when the period Te1 has elapsed from time t17). Thus, the ending period in the game per long is hereinafter referred to as “long ending period”.

  At time t18, the pachinko gaming machine 100 completes the game per long, and enters a game state corresponding to the winning long win, for example, a normal short game state if it is a normal win, and a probable game state if it is a probable variable. Transition.

(If winning in short win)
Next, explanation will be given on a case where winning is made in the short win (first short win, second short win). 4-2 is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the operation | movement which the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment performs at the time of a short hit. In FIG. 4B, (3) shows an example in which a short win is won in a gaming state to which the electric chew support function is not given such as a normal gaming state or a latent gaming state. Also, (4) in FIG. 4-2 shows an example in which a short win is won in a gaming state to which an electric chew support function is provided, such as a short-time gaming state or a probability-changing gaming state.

  As shown in FIG. 4-2 (3), when a short win is won in a gaming state where the electric chew support function is not granted, first, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is a short win as a special symbol of the special symbol display unit 112. The symbol indicating that the player has won the short win is displayed to the player. The time when the special symbol is stopped and displayed is time t21. Then, the pachinko gaming machine 100 shifts to the short winning gaming state from this time t21 and starts the short winning game.

  When a short hit game is started in a gaming state where the electric chew support function is not granted, first, the pachinko gaming machine 100 sets a predetermined period To2 from the timing t21 as an opening period (a pause period at the start of a short hit game) It waits until it becomes the timing (timing t22 when the period To2 has elapsed from the timing t21) to open the winning opening 109. Thus, the opening period in the short hit game is hereinafter referred to as “short hit opening period”.

  At time t22, the pachinko gaming machine 100 starts opening the first prize winning hole 109 in the first round. Then, at time t23 when a predetermined period Tk2 (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed from time t22 when opening of the big winning opening 109 is started, the pachinko gaming machine 100 closes the big winning opening 109. In this way, the period in which the big winning opening 109 is opened in the short win game is hereinafter referred to as “short win opening period”. Although explanation here is omitted, if a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the grand prize opening 109 before the period Tk2 elapses, the pachinko gaming machine 100 will open the big prize opening 109 at that time. Close it.

  When closing the big prize opening 109 at time t23, a predetermined period Ti2 from the time t23 is set as an interval period (interval between rounds in a short hit game), and the timing for opening the big prize opening 109 (period Ti2 from the time t23) Wait until the elapsed time t24). As described above, the interval period in the short hit game is hereinafter referred to as “short hit interval period”.

  At time t24, the next round (in this case, the second round) is entered, and the pachinko gaming machine 100 starts to open the second prize winning hole 109 in the same manner as the first round. At time t25 when the period Tk2 has elapsed from time t24 when the big winning opening 109 is opened, the pachinko gaming machine 100 closes the big winning opening 109.

  Then, the pachinko gaming machine 100 ends the ending period (short hit game end) for a predetermined period Te2 from the timing t25 when the opening of the last round in the short hit (second round in the present embodiment) ends at the timing t25. And a waiting period until the timing (timing t26 when the period Te2 has elapsed from the timing t25) is reached. Thus, the ending period in the short hit game is hereinafter referred to as “short hit ending period”.

  At time t26, the pachinko gaming machine 100 completes the short hit game in the gaming state to which the electric chew support function is not given, and if it is a gaming state corresponding to the winning short win, for example, if it is a hit probability, Transition to the certain gaming state. In the gaming state where the electric chew support function is not given, the period from the time t21 when the short hit game is started to the time t26 when the short hit game is completed is hereinafter referred to as “Tt1”.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4-2 (4), when a short win is won in the gaming state with the electric chew support function, first, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is short as a special symbol of the special symbol display unit 112. The winning symbol is stopped and displayed to indicate to the player that he has won the short win. The time when the special symbol is stopped and displayed is time t21. Then, the pachinko gaming machine 100 shifts to the short winning gaming state from this time t21 and starts the short winning game.

  When a short win game is started in a gaming state to which the electric chew support function is given, first, the pachinko gaming machine 100 sets a predetermined period To3 from the time t21 as an opening period (pause period at the start of the short win game) and wins a big prize. It waits until it becomes the timing (timing t31 when the period To3 has elapsed from the timing t21) to open the mouth 109. For example, here, the period To3 is shorter than the period To2.

  At time t31, the pachinko gaming machine 100 starts to open the first prize winning hole 109 in the first round. Then, at time t32 when a predetermined period Tk2 (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed from time t31 when opening of the big winning opening 109 is started, the pachinko gaming machine 100 closes the big winning opening 109. If a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the big winning opening 109 before the period Tk2 elapses, the pachinko gaming machine 100 closes the big winning opening 109 at that time.

  When closing the big prize opening 109 at time t32, a predetermined period Ti3 from the time t32 is set as an interval period (a pause period between rounds in a short hit game), and the timing for opening the big prize opening 109 (the period Ti3 from the time t32 is changed). The system waits until the elapsed time t33). For example, here, the period Ti3 is shorter than the period Ti2 described above.

  At time t33, the game proceeds to the next round (here, the second round), and the pachinko gaming machine 100 starts to open the second prize winning hole 109 in the same manner as the first round. At time t34 when the period Tk2 has elapsed from time t33 when the big prize opening 109 is opened, the pachinko gaming machine 100 closes the big prize opening 109.

  Then, the pachinko gaming machine 100, when the opening of the last round in the short win (the second round in the present embodiment) ends at the time t34, ends the predetermined period Te3 from the time t34 in the ending period (short hit game end) And a waiting period until the timing for completing the short hit game (time t35 when the period Te3 has elapsed from time t34) is reached. For example, here, the period Te3 is shorter than the period Te2 described above.

  At time t35, the pachinko gaming machine 100 completes the short win game in the game state to which the electric chew support function is given, and if it is the game state corresponding to the winning short win, for example, the probability is Transition to the gaming state. In the gaming state to which the electric chew support function is given, if the period from the time t21 at which the short hit game is started to the time t35 at which the short hit game is completed is hereinafter referred to as “Tt2”, the period Tt2 is equal to the period Tt1 described above. Compared to the short period.

(If you win a small win)
Next, explanation will be given on the case where a small winning (first small hit, second small hit) is won. 4-3 is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the operation | movement which the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment performs at the small hit. In FIG. 4C, (5) shows an example in which a small win is won in a gaming state where the electric chew support function is not given such as a normal gaming state or a latent gaming state. Also, (6) in FIG. 4-3 shows an example in which a small win is won in a gaming state to which an electric chew support function is provided, such as a short-time gaming state or a probability-changing gaming state.

  As shown in FIG. 4-3 (5), when a small win is won in a gaming state in which the electric chew support function is not given, first, the pachinko gaming machine 100 first wins as a special symbol of the special symbol display unit 112. The game is stopped and displayed to indicate to the player that the player has won the bonus. The time when the special symbol is stopped and displayed is time t21. Then, the pachinko gaming machine 100 shifts to the small hit gaming state from this time t21 and starts the small hit game.

  When a small hit game is started in a gaming state where the electric chew support function is not provided, first, the pachinko gaming machine 100 sets a predetermined period To2 from the timing t21 as an opening period (pause period at the start of the small hit game) It waits until it becomes the timing (timing t22 when the period To2 has elapsed from the timing t21) to open the winning opening 109. In this way, the opening period in the small hit game is hereinafter referred to as “small hit opening period”.

  At time t22, the pachinko gaming machine 100 starts to open the special winning opening 109. Then, at a time t23 when a predetermined period Tk2 (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed from the time t22 at which the opening of the big winning opening 109 is started, the pachinko gaming machine 100 once closes the big winning opening 109.

  After closing the big prize opening 109 once at time t23, at time t24 after a predetermined period Ti3 from time t23, the pachinko gaming machine 100 starts opening the big prize opening 109 again. Then, at time t25 when the period Tk2 has elapsed from time t24, the pachinko gaming machine 100 closes the big prize opening 109.

  And when the pachinko gaming machine 100 closes the big prize opening 109 at the time t25, the predetermined period Te2 from the time t25 is set as the ending period (pause period at the end of the small hit game), and the timing for completing the small hit game ( It waits until it becomes time t26) when the period Te2 has elapsed from time t25. Thus, the ending period in the small hit game is hereinafter referred to as “small hit ending period”. At time t26, the pachinko gaming machine 100 completes the small hit game in the gaming state to which the electric chew support function is not given, and returns to the gaming state before the small hit gaming state.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4-3 (6), when a small win is won in the gaming state to which the electric chew support function is given, first, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is small as a special symbol of the special symbol display unit 112. The winning symbol is stopped and displayed to indicate to the player that the player has won the bonus. The time when the special symbol is stopped and displayed is time t21. Then, the pachinko gaming machine 100 shifts to the small hit gaming state from this time t21 and starts the small hit game.

  When a small hit game is started in a gaming state with an electric Chu support function, first, the pachinko gaming machine 100 sets a predetermined period To3 from time t21 as an opening period (pause period at the start of a small hit game), and wins a big prize It waits until it becomes the timing (timing t31 when the period To3 has elapsed from the timing t21) to open the mouth 109. For example, here, the period To3 is shorter than the period To2.

  At time t31, the pachinko gaming machine 100 starts to open the special winning opening 109. Then, at time t32 when a predetermined period Tk2 (for example, 0.5 seconds) elapses from time t31 when opening of the big winning opening 109 is started, the pachinko gaming machine 100 once closes the big winning opening 109.

  After closing the big prize opening 109 once at time t32, at time t33 after a predetermined period Ti2 from time t32, the pachinko gaming machine 100 starts opening the big prize opening 109 again. Then, at time t34 when the period Tk2 has elapsed from time t33, the pachinko gaming machine 100 closes the big prize opening 109.

  Then, when the pachinko gaming machine 100 closes the big prize opening 109 at the time t34, the predetermined period Te3 from the time t34 is set as the ending period (pause period at the end of the small hit game), and the timing for completing the small hit game ( It waits until it becomes time t35) when the period Te3 has elapsed from time t34. At time t35, the pachinko gaming machine 100 completes the small hit game in the gaming state to which the electric chew support function is given, and returns to the gaming state before the small hit gaming state. In this manner, the small hit game of the pachinko gaming machine 100 has the same content as the short hit game.

  FIGS. 4-4 is explanatory drawing which shows the comparison of the opening period, interval period, and ending period per long, short per, and small hits. As described above, in the first length, regardless of the gaming state, the opening period is To1, the interval period is Ti1, and the ending period is Te1.

  In addition, in the first short hit, the opening period is To2, the interval period is Ti2, and the ending period is Te2 in the gaming state where the electric chew support function is not given, such as the normal gaming state or the latent gaming state. On the other hand, in the gaming state with the electric chew support function such as the short-time gaming state and the probability variation gaming state, the opening period is To3, the interval period is Ti3, and the ending period is Te3.

  Here, in the gaming state where the electric chew support function is not given and the gaming state where the electric chew support function is given, the lengths of the opening period, the interval period and the ending period per first short are compared. The opening period To2> To3, the interval period Ti2> Ti3, and the ending period Te2> Te3.

  Further, for example, when comparing the lengths of the opening period, the interval period, and the ending period per first length and the first short period, the opening period To1> To2> To3, the interval period Ti1> Ti2> Ti3, and the ending period Te1> Te2> Te3.

  In the first small hit, as in the first short hit, in the gaming state where the electric chew support function is not given, the opening period is To2, the interval period is Ti2, and the ending period is Te2. On the other hand, in the gaming state to which the electric chew support function is given, the opening period is To3, the interval period is Ti3, and the ending period is Te3.

  As described above, the opening period is To1, the interval period is Ti1, and the ending period is Te1 regardless of the gaming state. In the second short hit, in the gaming state where the electric chew support function is not given, the opening period is To2, the interval period is Ti2, and the ending period is Te2. On the other hand, in the gaming state to which the electric chew support function is given, the opening period is To3, the interval period is Ti3, and the ending period is Te3.

  Here, comparing the lengths of the opening period, the interval period, and the ending period per second short in the gaming state where the electric chew support function is not given and the gaming state where the electric chew support function is given, As with the first short hit, the opening period To2> To3, the interval period Ti2> Ti3, and the ending period Te2> Te3.

  Further, for example, when comparing the lengths of the opening period, the interval period, and the ending period per second length and the second short period, the opening period To1> To2> To3, the interval period Ti1> Ti2> Ti3, and the ending period Te1> Te2> Te3.

  In the second small hit, as in the second short hit, in the gaming state where the electric chew support function is not given, the opening period is To2, the interval period is Ti2, and the ending period is Te2. On the other hand, in the gaming state to which the electric chew support function is given, the opening period is To3, the interval period is Ti3, and the ending period is Te3.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is provided with an electric-chu support function such as a normal gaming state or a game state with an electric-chu support function such as a latent-probable gaming state, and an electric-chu support function such as a short-time gaming state or a probability-changing gaming state. The length of the period of the short hit gaming state is different from the case of the gaming state that is not. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 100, the short hit gaming state period Tt1 when the electronic chew support function is not given is the short hit gaming state period Tt1 when the electric chew support function is given. The game state is longer than the period Tt2.

  For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 100, the short winning opening period (period To2) in the gaming state where the electric chew support function is not given, and the short winning opening period (period To3) in the gaming state where the electric chew support function is given. ). As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 100 uses the short hit gaming state period Tt1 when the electronic chew support function is not given to the short hit gaming state period Tt1 when the electric chew support function is given. The period is longer than the period Tt2.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 uses a short hit interval period (period Ti2) in a gaming state to which the electric chew support function is not given as a short hit interval period (period Ti3) in a gaming state to which the electric chew support function is given. ) May be longer. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 100 uses the short hit gaming state period Tt1 when the electronic chew support function is not given to the short hit gaming state period Tt1 when the electric chew support function is given. It can be made longer than the state period Tt2.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has a short hit ending period (period Te2) in the gaming state to which the electric chew support function is given, and a short hit ending period (period Te3) in the gaming state to which the electric chew support function is given. May be longer.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 100, when a short win is won in a gaming state where the electric chew support function is not granted, the shortness in the case where a short win is won in a gaming state where the electric chew support function is granted. Play a short hit game for a longer period than a win game. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 100 indicates that the short hit game is ended before the player who is aiming at the first starting port 105 switches the way to hit (switches from left-handed to right-handed). Can be prevented.

  Specifically, for example, in the gaming state where the electric chew support function is not provided, the pachinko gaming machine 100 lengthens the opening period in the short hit game and delays the opening of the big winning opening 109, while the player You can give time to change the way you hit. For this reason, it is desirable that the opening period To2 in the gaming state in which the electric chew support function is not given is a period in which the player can switch the playing style (for example, 6 seconds).

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 100, when winning a short win in a gaming state with the electric chew support function, the short winning game when winning in a gaming state without the electric chew support function is won. Rather than playing short hits for a short period of time. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has an extra waiting time for a player who is aiming for the second starting port 106 (a player who can win the big winning port 109 without switching the way to hit). It is possible to digest a short hit smoothly without giving. For this reason, it is desirable that the opening period To3 in the gaming state to which the electric chew support function is given is a period in which the player does not feel stressed as “waiting” (for example, 3 seconds).

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 lengthens the opening period, the interval period, etc., and lengthens the short hit game period in the gaming state where the electric chew support function is not given, but the length of the opening period is Make the same. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can prevent the player from having an advantage / disadvantage to the big hit by the gaming state, and can prevent the player from having a disadvantage.

(Processing performed by the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment)
(Processing performed by the main control unit)
Next, the contents of processing for the pachinko gaming machine 100 to perform the various operations described above will be described. First, processing performed by the main control unit 201 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. Each process of the main control unit 201 described below is performed by the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 executing a program stored in the ROM 212.

(Timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the timer interrupt processing. When the supply of power is started, the main control unit 201 starts execution of a main control process (not shown) including a startup process and a power-off monitoring process, and the main control process is sent to the main control unit 201. Executes continuously while supplying power. The main control unit 201 interrupts and executes the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 5 at a predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) with respect to the main control process.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the timer interrupt process, the main control unit 201 first executes a random number update process for updating random numbers used in various lotteries performed by the main control unit 201 (step S501). In this random number update process, the main control unit 201 performs a winning random number used for winning determination (see step S701 in FIG. 7), a symbol random number used in symbol determination (see steps S704 and S708 in FIG. 7), and reach determination (detailed description). Is updated). Reach random numbers used for () are omitted) and fluctuation pattern random numbers used for fluctuation pattern determination (detailed explanation is omitted).

  Next, the main control unit 201 executes a switch process related to the detection of the game ball (step S502). In this switch process, the main control unit 201 detects a game ball that has won a prize at the start port (the first start port 105 and the second start port 106), a gate that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 108 Switch processing, winning port switch processing for detecting a game ball won in the big winning port 109 and the normal winning port 110, and the like are performed.

  Although the detailed contents of the switch processing are omitted because they are known techniques, the main control unit 201, for example, supplies the first start port 105, the second start port 106, etc. by the start port switch processing. Detect a winning game ball. Then, “1” is added to the number of holdings U1 (the number of holdings of the first starting port 105) or the number of holdings U2 (the number of holdings of the second starting port 106) corresponding to the starting port that detected the winning, and On the other hand, various random numbers such as a hit random number, a reach random number, a fluctuation pattern random number, and a design random number are acquired and stored in the RAM 213. In addition, the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening 109 and the normal winning opening 110 is detected, and a winning ball command corresponding to the winning opening is set in the RAM 213.

  Next, the main control unit 201 executes symbol processing relating to special symbols and normal symbols (step S503). Here, the symbol process includes a special symbol process related to the special symbol and a normal symbol process related to the normal symbol. In the special symbol process, the main control unit 201 performs a jackpot lottery to display the special symbol in a variable display / stop display (see FIG. 6). In the normal symbol processing, the main control unit 201 performs the normal symbol lottery and displays the normal symbol in a variable display / stop display (illustration and detailed description are omitted).

  When the symbol process is executed, the main control unit 201 executes an electric accessory control process related to operation control of various electric accessories (step S504). Although detailed description and illustration are omitted because of a known technique, the electric accessory control process includes an electric tulip control process for controlling the operation of the electric tulip 107, a big prize opening process for controlling the action of the big prize opening 109, and the like. Is included.

  Next, the main control unit 201 executes a prize ball process related to the prize ball (step S505), and executes an output process for outputting the commands set in the RAM 213 by the above processes to the effect control unit 202 and the like. (Step S506), and the timer interrupt process is terminated. When the timer interrupt process ends, the main control unit 201 returns to the main process.

(Special symbol processing)
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the special symbol processing. Here, the special symbol process is one process included in the symbol process in step S503 of FIG. In the special symbol process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether the winning game flag is ON (step S601). Here, the winning game flag is, for example, a flag that is set to ON when various types of winning (big hit, small win) are won, and indicates that the current gaming state is a winning gaming state (for example, a big winning gaming state). It is.

  If the winning game flag is ON (step S601: Yes), the main control unit 201 ends the special symbol process without changing the special symbol. If the winning game flag is not ON (step S601: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether the special symbol is being variably displayed (step S602). If the special symbol is not being variably displayed (step S602: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the holding number U2 for the game ball won to the second starting port 106 is 1 or more (step S603).

  If the holding number U2 is 1 or more (U2 ≧ 1) (step S603: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the holding number U2 as a new holding number U2 (step S604). The process proceeds to S607. If the holding number U2 is 0 (U2 = 0) (step S603: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether the holding number U1 for the game ball won to the first start port 105 is 1 or more ( Step S605).

  If the holding number U1 is 0 (U1 = 0) (step S605: No), the main control unit 201 ends the special symbol process as it is. If the holding number U1 is 1 or more (U1 ≧ 1) (step S605: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the holding number U1 as a new holding number U1 (step S606). The process proceeds to S607.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 performs a jackpot lottery process (step S607). The contents of the jackpot lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG. When the big hit lottery process is performed, the main control unit 201 executes a variation pattern selection process for selecting a variation pattern that defines the variation time of the special symbol (step S608).

  When the variation pattern is selected by the variation pattern selection process, the main control unit 201 starts the variation display of the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 112 (step S609). At this time, when the variable display is performed based on the lottery result of the second big hit lottery, the second special symbol of the second special symbol display unit 112b is variablely displayed. When variably displaying based on the lottery result of the first jackpot lottery, the first special symbol of the first special symbol display unit 112a is variably displayed.

  The main control unit 201 sets a change start command in the RAM 213 at the start of the special symbol change display (step S610). The variation start command set in step S610 includes the lottery result of the jackpot lottery process in step S607, information indicating the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection process in step S608, and the like. Further, the variation start command set in step S610 is output to the effect control unit 202 when the output process in step S506 of FIG. 5 is executed.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 determines whether a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation display (step S611). In step S611, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time from the start of the variable display has reached the variable time indicated by the variable pattern selected immediately before the start of the variable display. If the predetermined fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S611: No), the main control unit 201 ends the special symbol process as it is.

  On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has elapsed (step S611: Yes), the main control unit 201 stops and displays the special symbol that is being changed and displayed on the special symbol display unit 112 (step S612), and sends a variable stop command to the RAM 213. (Step S613). The variation stop command set in step S613 is output to the effect control unit 202 when the output process in step S506 in FIG. 5 is executed.

  After setting the variable stop command in the RAM 213, the main control unit 201 continues to execute a stop process (see FIG. 9) for setting a flag indicating the gaming state (for example, the above-described hit flag) (step S614). Then, the special symbol process is terminated. On the other hand, when the special symbol is being variably displayed in step S602 (step S602: Yes), the main control unit 201 proceeds to step S611, determines whether the variability time has elapsed, and performs the above processing.

(Large lottery processing)
Next, the contents of the jackpot lottery process shown in step S607 of FIG. 6 will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the contents of the jackpot lottery process. In the big hit lottery process, first, the main control unit 201 compares the hit random number for the current hold with the hit determination table, and the hit random number matches the predetermined value that is hit in the hit determination table (big hit / small win). A hit determination is made to determine whether or not (step S701).

  As described above, in the hit determination in step S701, the main control unit 201 determines that the current gaming state is a high-probability gaming state, that is, if the high-probability gaming flag is set to ON, Use a decision table. On the other hand, if the current gaming state is the low probability gaming state, that is, if the high probability gaming flag is set to OFF, the hit determination table for the low probability gaming state is used.

  Next, based on the determination result of step S701, it is determined whether or not the jackpot (the winning random number matches the random number corresponding to the jackpot) (step S702). If it is a big hit (step S702: Yes), the main control unit 201 determines whether the current suspension is for the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106 with respect to the game ball that has won the first starting port 105. Either a jackpot symbol determination table for a winning game ball (see FIG. 8-1) or a jackpot symbol determination table for a game ball winning at the second starting port 106 (see FIG. 8-2) is selected (step S703). ).

  The contents of the jackpot symbol determination table will be described later with reference to FIGS. 8A and 8B. The jackpot symbol determination table for the game ball won at the first starting port 105 includes the first bonus and the first short symbol. In the jackpot symbol determination table for the game ball that has been won and won in the second starting port 106, the second long hit and the second short hit are registered. As a result, when winning the first start opening 105, winning per first length or first short is won, and when winning the second starting opening 106, winning per second long or second short is won.

  Then, the symbol random number for this suspension is compared with the jackpot symbol determination table selected in step S703, and the symbol random number is determined to match the random value corresponding to the jackpot of which content in the jackpot symbol determination table Symbol determination is performed (step S704). When the jackpot symbol determination is performed, the main control unit 201 sets a symbol representing the determination result in the RAM 213 (step S705), and ends the jackpot lottery process.

  On the other hand, if it is not a big hit in step S702 (step S702: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether it is a small hit (the hit random number matches the random value corresponding to the small hit) (step S706). If it is a small hit (step S706: Yes), the main control unit 201 determines whether the current suspension is for the game ball that has won the first start port 105 or the second start port 106, the first start port 105. Either a small winning symbol determination table (see FIG. 8-3) for a game ball winning a prize or a small winning symbol determination table (refer to FIG. 8-4) for a gaming ball winning in the second starting port 106 is selected. (Step S707).

  Then, the symbol random number for the current hold is compared with the small hit symbol determination table selected in step S707, and the symbol random number in the small hit symbol determination table matches the random number value corresponding to the small hit value of which content. The small hit symbol determination is performed (step S708). When the small hit symbol determination is performed, the main control unit 201 sets a symbol representing the determination result in the RAM 213 (step S709), and ends the big hit lottery process.

  In step S706, if it is not a small hit (step S706: No), the main control unit 201 determines that it is a normal loss, sets a symbol representing the loss in the RAM 213 (step S710), and hits a big hit. The lottery process is terminated.

(Big jackpot symbol judgment table)
Next, the contents of the jackpot symbol determination table used in the jackpot symbol determination of step S704 in FIG. 7 will be described. 8-1 is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the content of the jackpot symbol determination table. FIG. 8-2 is an explanatory diagram (part 2) of the contents of the jackpot symbol determination table. A jackpot symbol determination table Zt1 shown in FIG. 8A is a jackpot symbol determination table for a game ball won in the first starting port 105. The jackpot symbol determination table Zt2 shown in FIG. 8-2 is a jackpot symbol determination table for the game ball won in the second starting port 106.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, in the jackpot symbol determination table Zt1 for the game ball won in the first starting port 105, as the first jackpot, the first long hit (first normal hit, per first probability variation), The first short hit (first latent hit) is registered. In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-2, in the jackpot symbol determination table Zt2 for the game ball won in the second starting port 106, as the second jackpot, per second long (per second normal, per second probability variation). And second short hit (second latent hit) are registered.

  In the jackpot symbol determination tables Zt1 and Zt2, a predetermined random number value is associated with each jackpot. This random number value defines the winning probability for each jackpot in the symbol determination using the jackpot symbol determination table. Specifically, in the jackpot symbol determination, the winning probability for each jackpot is determined by the number of random values associated with each jackpot.

  For example, the main control unit 201 acquires any numerical value from 0 to 99 as a design random number at the time of starting winning a prize. When determining the jackpot symbol, the main control unit 201 uses the acquired symbol random number and the jackpot symbol determination table Zt1 (when the first start port 105 is won) or the jackpot symbol determination table Zt2 (the second start port 106). (If winning) is compared to determine whether the design random number matches one of the jackpot random numbers. Then, it is determined that the jackpot corresponding to the matched random value is won.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, in the jackpot symbol determination table Zt1, a random number value “0 to 39 (40 pieces)” is assigned to the first normal hit, and a random number value “40 to 79” is assigned to the first positive variation. (40) "is assigned. In addition, random number values “80 to 99 (20)” are assigned to the first latent hits.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8B, in the jackpot symbol determination table Zt2, a random number value “0 to 39 (40 pieces)” is assigned to the second normal hit, and the random value “40” is assigned to the second probability variation. To 94 (55) ". A random number value “95 to 99 (five)” is assigned to the second latent hit. Therefore, in the second jackpot lottery using the jackpot symbol determination table Zt2, the ratio of long hit (normal hit, per probability change) is set higher than in the first jackpot lottery using the jackpot symbol determination table Zt1, It is easy to win the jackpot that the prize ball can expect.

(Small hit design determination table)
Next, the contents of the small hit symbol determination table used in the small hit symbol determination of step S708 in FIG. 7 will be described. FIG. 8C is an explanatory diagram (part 1) of the contents of the small hit symbol determination table. 8-4 is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the content of the small hits symbol determination table. The small hit symbol determination table Zt3 shown in FIG. 8C is a small hit symbol determination table for the game ball won in the first starting port 105. The small hit symbol determination table Zt4 shown in FIG. 8-4 is a small hit symbol determination table for the game ball won in the second starting port 106.

  As shown in FIG. 8C, the first small hit is registered in the small hit symbol determination table Zt3 for the game ball won in the first starting port 105. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-4, the second small hit is registered in the small hit symbol determination table Zt4 for the game ball won in the second starting port 106.

  In the small hit symbol determination tables Zt3 and Zt4, a predetermined random number value is associated with each small hit. This random number value defines the winning probability for each small hit in the symbol determination using the small hit symbol determination table. As described above, the main control unit 201 acquires any numerical value from 0 to 99 as a design random number, for example.

  When determining the small hit symbol, the main control unit 201 uses the acquired symbol random number and the small symbol symbol determination table Zt3 (when winning the first start port 105) or the small bonus symbol determination table Zt4 (second start-up). And the design random number matches one of the small random numbers. Then, it is determined that the small hit corresponding to the matched random number value is won.

  As shown in FIG. 8-3, in the small hit symbol determination table Zt3, random numbers “0 to 99 (100 pieces)” are assigned to the first small hit, and all numerical values that can be acquired as the symbol random numbers are assigned. The first small hit is made to correspond. Also, as shown in FIG. 8-4, in the small hit symbol determination table Zt4, a random number value “0 to 99 (100 pieces)” is assigned to the second small hit, and all numerical values that can be acquired as symbol random numbers are assigned. The second small hit is made to correspond.

  Accordingly, only the first small winning lot is won in the first big hit lottery using the small hitting symbol determination table Zt3, and the small hitting winning in the second big hit lottery using the small hitting symbol determination table Zt4 is second. Only small hits.

(Processing during stoppage)
Next, the processing contents of the stopping process shown in step S614 of FIG. 6 will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the stopping process. As shown in FIG. 9, in the in-stop process, the main control unit 201 first sets the time-short game flag indicating ON in a game state with the electric chew support function (time-short game state or probability change game state). (Step S901).

  If the short-time game flag is not set to ON (step S901: No), that is, if the short-time game flag is OFF, the process proceeds to step S906 described later. If the time-short game flag is set to ON (step S901: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets a new value obtained by subtracting “1” from the count value J of the time-short game counter related to the duration of the electric chew support function. (Step S902).

  Then, the main control unit 201 determines whether the count value J of the time-saving game counter has become “0” (step S903). If the count value J of the short-time game counter becomes “0” (step S903: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets the short-time game flag to OFF (step S904). When the time-short game flag is set to OFF, the notification lamp 121 is turned off (step S905), and the process proceeds to step S906. If the count value J of the time-saving game counter is not “0” (step S903: No), the process proceeds to step S906.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not a high-probability game flag indicating that the game state is a high-probability game state (probability change game state or latent probability game state) is set to ON (step S906). If the high probability game flag is not set to ON (step S906: No), that is, if the high probability game flag is OFF, the process proceeds to step S910 described later.

  If the highly probable gaming flag is set to ON (step S906: Yes), the main control unit 201 newly subtracts “1” from the count value X of the highly probable gaming counter regarding the duration of the high probability gaming state. X (step S907). Then, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the count value X of the highly probable game counter has become “0” (step S908). If the count value X of the highly reliable game counter becomes “0” (step S908: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets the highly reliable game flag to OFF (step S909). If the count value X of the highly reliable game counter does not become “0” (step S908: No), the process proceeds to step S910 described later.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the special symbol that was stopped and displayed immediately before was a symbol that represents a jackpot (step S910). If the special symbol is not a symbol indicating a big hit (step S910: No), it is determined whether or not the special symbol stopped and displayed immediately before is a symbol indicating a small bonus (step S911). If it is not a symbol indicating a small hit (step S911: No), that is, if it is a symbol indicating a normal loss, the stopping process is terminated. If it is a symbol indicating a small hit (step S911: Yes), the small hit game flag is set to ON (step S912).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 performs a big winning opening operation pattern setting process for setting the operation content of the big winning opening 109 based on the winning game flag set to ON (step S913). Specifically, in the winning prize opening action pattern setting process, one winning prize opening is selected from the winning prize opening action pattern table (see FIG. 10) in which a plurality of winning prize opening action patterns defining the operation contents of the winning prize opening 109 are registered. Select an operation pattern. Details of the special winning opening operation pattern setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the special winning opening operation pattern is selected, the main control unit 201 starts the opening of the period indicated by the special winning opening operation pattern based on the selected special winning opening operation pattern (step S914). Then, the measurement of the elapsed time from the start of opening is started (step S915), and an opening command is set in the RAM 213 (step S916). This opening command includes information indicating the special winning opening operation pattern selected in step S913. The opening command is transmitted to the production control unit 202a and the like when the output process shown in step S506 in FIG. 5 is executed. When the opening command is set, the main control unit 201 starts to turn on the notification lamp 121 (step S917) and ends the stop process.

  On the other hand, in step S910, if the special symbol stopped and displayed immediately before is a symbol indicating a jackpot (step S910: Yes), the symbol indicating a jackpot indicates a long hit (per first length, per second length). It is determined whether it is a symbol (step S918). If long hit (step S918: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets the long hit game flag to ON (step S919), and proceeds to step S913.

  If it is not long hit (step S918: No), the main control unit 201 determines that it is short hit (first short hit, second short hit) and sets the short hit game flag to ON (step S920). ), The process proceeds to step S913.

(Large winning mouth movement pattern table)
Next, the contents of the special winning opening operation pattern table used in the aforementioned special winning opening operation pattern setting process in step S913 will be described. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of the special winning opening operation pattern table. As shown in FIG. 10, in the special winning opening operation pattern table Dt of the present embodiment, the special winning opening operation patterns Dp1, Dp2, Dp3, Dp4, Dp5 (hereinafter abbreviated as “high winning opening operation patterns Dp1 to Dp5”). ) Are registered.

  The special winning opening operation patterns Dp1 to Dp5 define the operation contents of the different special winning openings 109, respectively. Specifically, the special winning opening operation patterns Dp1 to Dp5 have information indicating the opening period, the opening period, the interval period, the ending period, and the number of rounds, and define the operation content of the special winning opening 109. .

  For example, the special winning opening operation pattern Dp1 includes information indicating an opening period “To1”, an opening period “Tk1”, an interval period “Ti1”, an ending period “Te1”, and the number of rounds “15”. The special winning opening operation pattern Dp1 is a special winning opening operation pattern in which the long game is defined as described above.

  The special winning opening operation pattern Dp2 includes information indicating an opening period “To2”, an opening period “Tk2”, an interval period “Ti2”, an ending period “Te2”, and the number of rounds “2”. This special winning opening operation pattern Dp2 is a special winning opening operation pattern that defines a short win game in a gaming state where the above-mentioned electric chew support function is not provided.

  The special winning opening operation pattern Dp3 includes information indicating an opening period “To3”, an opening period “Tk2”, an interval period “Ti3”, an ending period “Te3”, and the number of rounds “2”. This special winning opening operation pattern Dp3 is a special winning opening operation pattern that defines a short win game in the gaming state to which the above-described electric chew support function is added.

  The special winning opening operation pattern Dp4 includes information indicating an opening period “To2”, an opening period “Tk2 release → Ti2 pause → Tk2 release”, an ending period “Te2”, and the number of rounds “1”. Here, the opening period of the special winning opening operation pattern Dp4 is the period Tk2 minutes. After the special winning opening 109 is opened, the special winning opening 109 is closed and the rest period of the period Ti2 is set. It shows that the special winning opening 109 is opened. The special winning opening operation pattern Dp4 is a special winning opening operation pattern in which a small hit game is defined in a gaming state where the above-described electric chew support function is not provided.

  The special winning opening operation pattern Dp5 has information indicating an opening period “To3”, an opening period “Tk2 release → Ti3 pause → Tk2 release”, an ending period “Te3”, and the number of rounds “1”. Here, the opening period of the special winning opening operation pattern Dp5 is the period Tk2 minutes. After the special winning opening 109 is opened, the special winning opening 109 is closed and there is a pause period of the period Ti3. It shows that the special winning opening 109 is opened. The special winning opening operation pattern Dp5 is a special winning opening operation pattern that defines a small hit game in the gaming state to which the above-described electric chew support function is added.

(Big prize opening action pattern setting process)
Next, detailed processing contents of the special winning opening operation pattern setting processing in step S913 described above will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the contents of the special winning opening operation pattern setting process. As shown in FIG. 11, in the special winning opening operation pattern setting process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether or not the long winning game flag is set to ON (step S1101).

  If the long winning game flag is ON (step S1101: Yes), the main control unit 201 selects the big winning opening operation pattern Dp1 from the big winning opening operation pattern table Dt, and sets the big winning opening operation pattern Dp1 in the RAM 213. (Step S1102). Then, the count value J of the short time game counter and the count value X of the high probability game counter are reset to “0” (step S1103), the short time game flag and the high probability game flag are set to OFF (step S1104). The winning opening operation pattern setting process is terminated.

  If the long winning game flag is OFF in step S1101 (step S1101: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether the short winning game flag is set to ON (step S1105). If the short win game flag is ON (step S1105: Yes), the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the short time game flag is set to ON (step S1106).

  If the time-saving game flag is OFF (step S1106: No), the main control unit 201 selects the special winning opening operation pattern Dp2 from the special winning opening operation pattern table Dt, and sets the special winning opening operation pattern Dp2 in the RAM 213. (Step S1107), the process proceeds to step S1103.

  If the time-saving game flag is ON (step S1106: Yes), the main control unit 201 selects the special winning opening operation pattern Dp3 from the special winning opening operation pattern table Dt, and sets the special winning opening operation pattern Dp3 in the RAM 213. (Step S1108), the process proceeds to step S1103.

  If the short hit game flag is OFF in step S1105 (step S1105: No), the main control unit 201 determines that the small hit game flag is set to ON, and determines whether the short hit game flag is set to ON. (Step S1109).

  If the time-saving game flag is OFF (step S1109: No), the main control unit 201 selects the special winning opening operation pattern Dp4 from the special winning opening operation pattern table Dt, and sets the special winning opening operation pattern Dp4 in the RAM 213. (Step S1110), the special winning opening operation pattern setting process is terminated.

  If the time-saving game flag is ON (step S1109: Yes), the main control unit 201 selects the special winning opening operation pattern Dp5 from the special winning opening operation pattern table Dt, and sets the special winning opening operation pattern Dp5 in the RAM 213. (Step S1111), the special winning opening operation pattern setting process is terminated.

(Large winnings processing)
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the special prize opening process. Here, the special winning opening process is one process included in the electric accessory control process in step S504 of FIG. In the big prize opening process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether the winning game flag is set to ON (step S1201). If the winning game flag is OFF (step S1201: No), the main control unit 201 ends the big prize opening process as it is.

  If the winning game flag is ON (step S1201: Yes), the main control unit 201 determines whether the opening is in progress (step S1202). Specifically, in step S1202, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening operation pattern selected when the winning game flag is set to ON is being opened.

  If it is during opening (step S1202: Yes), the main control unit 201 performs an opening process (step S1203), and proceeds to step S1204. The details of the opening process will be described later with reference to FIG. If it is not during opening (step S1202: No), it will transfer to step S1204 as it is.

  Next, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the special winning opening 109 is being opened (step S1204). If the special winning opening 109 is being opened (step S1204: Yes), the opening process is performed (step S1205), and the process proceeds to step S1206. The processing contents of the opening process will be described later with reference to FIG. If not open (step S1204: No), the process proceeds to step S1206.

  Next, the main control unit 201 determines whether it is during the interval (step S1206). If it is during the interval (step S1206: Yes), the interval process is performed (step S1207), and the process proceeds to step S1208. The processing contents of the interval processing will be described later with reference to FIG. If not in the interval (step S1206: No), the process proceeds to step S1208.

  Next, the main control unit 201 determines whether ending is in progress (step S1208). If it is during ending (step S1208: Yes), an ending process will be performed (step S1209) and the special winning a prize mouth process will be complete | finished. The processing content of the ending process will be described later with reference to FIG. If it is not in the ending (step S1208: No), the special winning a prize mouth process is finished as it is.

(Opening process)
Next, the processing content of the opening process shown in step S1203 of FIG. 12 will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the contents of the opening process. As shown in FIG. 13, in the opening process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether the opening period has elapsed (step S1301). If the opening period has not elapsed (step S1301: No), the opening process is terminated as it is.

  If the opening period has elapsed (step S1301: Yes), the main control unit 201 ends the opening (step S1302), sets the count value R of the round number counter to 1 (step S1303), and the first round Is opened (step S1304), and the opening process is terminated.

(Processing during opening)
Next, the processing contents of the releasing process shown in step S1205 of FIG. 12 will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the releasing process. As shown in FIG. 14, in the open process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether the open period has elapsed (step S1401).

  If the opening period has not elapsed (step S1401: No), the main control unit 201 has won a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls in the large winning opening 109 during the opening of the large winning opening 109 this time. Is determined (step S1402). If there is no specified number of winnings (step S1402: No), the in-opening process is terminated as it is.

  When the opening period has elapsed (step S1401: Yes), or when a prescribed number of winnings have been made (step S1402: Yes), the main control unit 201 closes the big winning opening 109 (step S1403). Then, it is determined whether or not the count value R of the round number counter matches Rmax of the selected special winning opening operation pattern (step S1404).

  If the count value R of the round number counter does not coincide with Rmax (step S1404: No), the main control unit 201 starts an interval (step S1405) and ends the releasing process. If the count value R of the round number counter matches Rmax (step S1404: Yes), the main control unit 201 determines that the final round has been released and starts ending (step S1406).

  When the ending is started, the main control unit 201 sets an ending command in the RAM 213 (step S1407) and ends the releasing process. This ending command includes information indicating the ending period of the big hit / small hit this time. The ending command is transmitted to the production control unit 202a and the like when the output process shown in step S506 in FIG. 5 is executed.

(Interval processing)
Next, the processing contents of the interval processing shown in step S1207 in FIG. 12 will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the interval processing. As shown in FIG. 15, in the interval process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether the interval period has elapsed (step S1501). If the interval period has not elapsed (step S1501: No), the interval process is terminated as it is.

  If the interval period has elapsed (step S1501: Yes), the main control unit 201 ends the interval (step S1502), and sets a value obtained by adding “1” to the count value R of the round number counter as a new count value R. (Step S1503). Then, a round progress command indicating the progress to the next round is set in the RAM 213 (step S1504). This round progress command is transmitted to the production control unit 202a and the like when the output process shown in step S506 in FIG. 5 is executed. Then, the main control unit 201 starts to release the R-th round winning prize opening 109 (step S1505), and ends the interval process.

(Ending process)
Next, processing contents of the ending process shown in step S1209 of FIG. 12 will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the ending process. As shown in FIG. 16, in the ending process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether the ending period has elapsed (step S1601). If the ending period has not elapsed (step S1601: No), the ending process is terminated as it is.

  If the ending period has elapsed (step S1601: Yes), the main control unit 201 ends the ending (step S1602), and resets the count value R of the round number counter to “0” (step S1603). Then, a game state setting process for setting the game state after the current winning game is performed (step S1604), the winning game flag is set to OFF (step S1605), and the ending process is ended.

(Game state setting process)
Next, processing contents of the gaming state setting process shown in step S1604 of FIG. 16 will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the game state setting process. In the game state setting process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether or not the lottery result of the big hit lottery with respect to the current variation is a small hit (first small hit, second small hit) (step S1701).

  If it is a small hit (step S1701: Yes), it is determined whether or not the time-saving game flag is set to ON (step S1702). If the short-time game flag is OFF (step S1702: No), that is, if the winning is a small hit in the gaming state where the electric chew support function is not given, the main control unit 201 turns off the notification lamp 121. (Step S1703). In this case, the notification lamp 121 is turned off at the end of the small hit gaming state.

  If the short-time game flag is ON (step S1702: Yes), that is, if the winning is a small hit in the gaming state to which the electric chew support function is given, the main control unit 201 performs the gaming state setting process as it is. finish. In this case, since the gaming state with the electric chew support function is maintained even after the end of the small hit gaming state, the notification lamp 121 is lit continuously.

  If it is not the small hit (step S1701: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether the lottery result of the big hit lottery with respect to the current variation is a normal hit (first normal hit, second normal hit) (step S1704). . If it is normal (step S1704: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets the short-time game flag to ON (step S1705), sets the short-time game counter J to “10000” (step S1706), and sets the game state. The process ends.

  If it is not a normal hit (step S1704: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether the lottery result of the big hit lottery with respect to the current variation is a probability variation (per first variation, second probability variation) (step S1707). . If it is a positive hit (step S1707: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets the short-time game flag to ON (step S1708), and sets the short-time game counter J to “10000” (step S1709). Thereafter, the high probability game flag is set to ON (step S1710), the high probability game counter X is set to “10000” (step S1711), and the game state setting process is terminated.

  If it is not the probability variation (step S1707: No), the main control unit 201 determines that, for example, the latent probability (first latent probability, second latent probability) is won, and the process proceeds to step S1710. The high probability game flag is set to ON, the high probability game counter X is set to “10000”, and the game state setting process is terminated.

(Processing performed by the production control unit 202)
Next, processing performed by the effect control unit 202 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. In addition, each process of the production | presentation control part 202 demonstrated below is performed when CPU241 of the production control part 202a runs the program memorize | stored in ROM242, for example.

(Production timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect timer interrupt process. The production supervision unit 202a continuously performs a predetermined main production control process (not shown) during the activation, and performs the production timer interruption process shown in FIG. For example, an interrupt is executed at 4 ms).

  As shown in FIG. 18, in the effect timer interruption process, the effect supervision unit 202a first performs a command reception process (step S1801). The command reception process is a process for receiving various commands transmitted from the main control unit 201 and selecting various effects based on the received commands. Details of the process will be described later with reference to FIG. .

  When the command receiving process is performed, the effect supervising unit 202a continues to perform the effect button process (step S1802). In the effect button process, when an operation of the effect button 119 from the player is received, an operation command indicating that the operation is received is set in the RAM 243.

  When the effect button process is performed, the effect control unit 202a performs a command transmission process (step S1803). The command transmission process is a process of outputting the command set in the RAM 243 by the command reception process or the effect button process to the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c.

(Command reception processing)
Next, the processing content of the command reception processing shown in step S1801 of FIG. 18 will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the command reception processing. As shown in FIG. 19, in the command reception process, the effect supervision unit 202a first determines whether a variation start command has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S1901). If the change start command has not been received (step S1901: NO), the process proceeds to step S1903 to be described later.

  If the change start command has been received (step S1901: Yes), the effect supervising unit 202a selects an effect to be performed when the decorative design is displayed in a variable manner on the display screen (hereinafter referred to as “change effect”). Processing is performed (step S1902).

  Subsequently, the production control unit 202a determines whether a change stop command has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S1903). If the change stop command has not been received (step S1903: NO), the process proceeds to step S1905 described later.

  If the change stop command has been received (step S1903: YES), the effect supervision unit 202a performs a change effect end process for ending the change effect (step S1904). Next, the production control unit 202a determines whether an opening command (a command output when the main control unit 201 starts opening) is received from the main control unit 201 (step S1905). If the opening command has not been received (step S1905: NO), the process proceeds to step S1908 described later.

  If the opening command has been received (step S1905: YES), the production supervision unit 202a performs an opening production selection process for selecting an production performed during the opening period (hereinafter referred to as “opening production”) (step S1906). Details of the opening effect selection process will be described later with reference to FIG. Subsequently, the production supervision unit 202a performs a hit production selection process for selecting an effect to be performed during the winning game after the opening period (hereinafter referred to as “winning production”) (step S1907).

  For example, in the winning effect selection process, the effect supervising unit 202a selects a winning effect for probability variation if winning per probability variation, and selects a winning effect for normal winning if winning per normal.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 202a determines whether an ending command has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S1908). If the ending command has not been received (step S1908: No), the production control unit 202a ends the command reception process as it is.

  If an ending command has been received (step S1908: Yes), the production supervision unit 202a performs an ending effect selection process for selecting an effect to be performed during the ending period (hereinafter referred to as "ending effect") (step S1909). The reception process ends.

(Opening effect selection process)
Next, the processing content of the opening effect selection process shown in step S1906 in FIG. 19 will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the opening effect selection processing. As shown in FIG. 20, in the opening effect selection process, the effect supervising unit 202a first analyzes the opening command received in step S1905 (step S2001), and acquires information indicating the opening period included in the opening command. .

  Subsequently, the production control unit 202a determines whether the opening period is To1 based on the information indicating the opening period acquired above (step S2002). If the opening period is To1 (step S2002: Yes), an opening effect pattern for the opening period To1 is selected (step S2003).

  If the opening period is not To1 (step S2002: No), it is determined whether the opening period is To2 (step S2004). If the opening period is To2 (step S2004: Yes), an opening effect pattern for the opening period To2 is selected (step S2005).

  If the opening period is not To2 (step S2004: No), it is determined that the opening period is To3, and an opening effect pattern for the opening period To3 is selected (step S2006).

  When an opening effect pattern is selected in any one of steps S2003, S2005, and S2006, the effect supervision unit 202a sets an opening effect start command including information indicating the selected opening effect pattern in the RAM 243 ( Step S2007), the opening effect selection process ends. The opening effect start command set in step S2007 is transmitted to the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c when the command transmission process shown in step S1803 of FIG. 18 is executed.

  Further, although illustration and detailed description are omitted, the effect supervising unit 202a also selects an ending effect pattern corresponding to the length of the ending period in the same manner as the opening effect selection process when receiving the ending command. An effect selection process (see step S1909) is performed.

  In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can select an opening effect pattern corresponding to the opening period, and can perform opening effects having different contents according to the length of the opening period. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can select an ending effect pattern according to the ending period and perform an ending effect having different contents according to the length of the ending period. As a result, even if the pachinko gaming machine 100 has a plurality of short hit periods having different lengths, an unnatural effect is not generated (for example, the effect is interrupted during a short hit with a short short hit period). To prevent this) and improve interest.

(Specific examples of production performed by pachinko machines)
(If you win a short win in normal gaming)
Next, a specific production example performed by the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. First, with reference to FIG. 21A and FIG. 21B, an example in which a short win is won when the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in the normal gaming state will be described.

  FIG. 21-1 is an explanatory diagram (part 1) illustrating a specific example of the performance performed by the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIGS. 21-2 is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the specific example of an effect which the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment performs.

  The pachinko gaming machine 100 wins a lottery when a game ball wins at the starting port (the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106), and the display screen of the image display unit 104 as shown in FIG. 21-1 (1). On the 2100, the decorative symbols 2101 to 2103 are displayed in a variable manner. In the example shown in FIG. 21-1 (1), the decorative symbols 2101 to 2103 are displayed so as to fluctuate from top to bottom, and the state is represented by white arrows. Also, as shown in FIG. 21-1 (1), the notification lamp 121 is turned off because it is a normal gaming state in which the electric chew support function is not provided.

  Then, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops and displays the decorative symbols 2101 to 2103 one by one in a predetermined order, for example, and all the decorative symbols 2101 to 2103 are stopped and displayed after a lapse of a predetermined period from the start of the fluctuation. State. At this time, the pachinko gaming machine 100 indicates the lottery result of the big hit lottery to the player by the combination of the symbols represented by the respective decorative symbols 2101 to 2103.

  In the example shown in FIG. 21-1 (2), since a short win (for example, a chance of latent chance) is won, a combination of symbols indicating “latent chance” (“1 · 2 · 1” in the illustrated example) is stopped. It is displayed. Here, for example, a combination of symbols indicating that it is a latent hit is a combination having the same contents as a combination indicating that it is a small hit. In other words, when this combination is displayed in a stopped state, the player cannot distinguish whether the winning combination is the winning combination or the small winning combination. As a result, it is possible to give the player a thrilling feeling that “the game may be in a latent game state”.

  When the combination of symbols indicating that it is stopped is displayed, the pachinko gaming machine 100 starts a short win game based on this latent hit and performs an effect for short win during this short hit period. For example, in the example shown in FIGS. 21-1 (3) and 21-2 (4), the heel is closed on the display screen 2100 (see FIG. 21-1 (3)), and the closed heel is When it is opened, an effect is displayed to display a message such as “Chance zone entry! The big prize opening is open. Please make a right-hand strike” (see FIG. 21-2 (4)). In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 turns on the notification lamp 121 when the short hit game is started.

(If you win a short win when you are in probable gaming)
Next, an example in which a short win is won when the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in the probability variation gaming state will be described. 21-3 is explanatory drawing (the 3) which shows the specific example of an effect which the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment performs.

  As described above, for example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a lottery lottery and displays the decorative symbols 2101 to 2103 when the game ball is won at the start opening. In the example shown in FIG. 21-3 (a), the decorative symbols 2101 to 2103 are displayed so as to fluctuate from top to bottom, and the state is represented by white arrows. In addition, as shown in FIG. 21-3 (A), the notification lamp 121 is lit because it is a probability variation gaming state to which the electric chew support function is provided.

  Then, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops the decorative symbols 2101 to 2103, for example, one by one, and after a predetermined period from the start of the change, all the decorative symbols 2101 to 2103 are stopped and displayed. To do. At this time, the pachinko gaming machine 100 indicates the lottery result of the big hit lottery to the player by the combination of the symbols represented by the respective decorative symbols 2101 to 2103.

  In the example shown in FIG. 21-3 (b), since a short win (for example, the first latent hit) is won, a combination of symbols indicating “latent win” (in the example shown, “1 · 2 · 1”). Is displayed. When the combination of symbols indicating that it is a potential hit is stopped and displayed, the pachinko gaming machine 100 starts a short hit game based on this latent hit and performs an effect for a short hit during this short hit period. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 21-3 (C), an effect of displaying a message such as “Chance zone continuation!” Is performed.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 100 shortens the short hit period in the gaming state with the electric chew support function compared to the normal time (in the gaming state without the electric chew support function), so The content of the production performed when winning is also simplified from the normal time. For example, as shown in FIG. 21-3 (C), an effect that allows a message to be displayed or an operation that completes the reproduction in a shorter time than usual is reproduced.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, when winning in a short win in a gaming state where the electric chew support function is not given (a gaming state where the player seems to be left-handed) In the game state to which the electric chew support function is given (the game state that the player is supposed to hit right), the opening period is made longer and the grand prize opening 109 is opened than in the case of winning in a short win Increase the period. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can give the player a period of switching (from left-handed to right-handed) in order to aim for the big winning opening 109, and the jackpot ends before the player switches the way to hit. This can prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has a pause period (opening period, ending period, interval period) when it is in a gaming state to which an electric chew support function is given, compared to a gaming state to which no electric chew support function is given. ) To shorten the short hit game period. For this reason, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can shorten the short hit game period without shortening the opening period. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can prevent the player from having an advantage / disadvantage to the big hit by the gaming state, and can prevent the player from having a disadvantage.

  In addition, for example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 completes a short win game in a shorter period than in a normal case in a short win in a probability variation game state or a short time game state in which the player can play a game under advantageous conditions. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can quickly return to a state in which a big hit lottery can be performed (a state other than the winning game state) compared to the normal time, and the player can be prevented from being bored.

  Then, the pachinko gaming machine 100 turns on the notification lamp 121 when operating the big winning opening 109 by a big hit or a small win (for example, during the opening period of the hit game), and notifies the player to make a right strike. It is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged by suggesting to the player how to play the game.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 provides a right-handed notification by both the notification lamp 121 and the image display unit 104 when winning a long win, and notifies a right-handed notification only by the notification lamp 121 when winning a short hit or small winning. You may do it. This means that both the main control unit 201 and the production control unit 202 should be right-handed only in the case of long hits that cause a large disadvantage when the jackpot ends before switching the hitting method. It is possible to prevent the player from being greatly disadvantaged by giving a clear instruction to the player.

  In the embodiment described above, the content of the small hit game is different between the gaming state with the electric chew support function and the gaming state with no electric chew support function. However, the present invention is not limited to this. . For example, by making the winning probabilities different from the first jackpot lottery and the second jackpot lottery, the player feels frustrated at the jackpot in the gaming state with the electric Chu support function. Can be prevented.

(Content of the hit judgment table)
FIG. 22-1 is an explanatory diagram (part 1) of the contents of the hit determination table. FIG. 22-2 is an explanatory diagram (part 2) of the contents of the hit determination table. A hit determination table At1 shown in FIG. 22A is a hit determination table used in a hit determination with respect to winning in the first starting port 105. The hit determination table At2 shown in FIG. 22-2 is a hit determination table used for the hit determination with respect to the winning to the second starting port 106.

  For example, when a game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106, the main control unit 201 acquires any numerical value from 0 to 299 as a winning random number for the winning. If the winning is for the first start port 105 (that is, when the first big hit lottery is performed), the winning determination is performed using the winning determination table At1. Further, if the above winning is for the second starting port 106 (that is, when the second big hit lottery is performed), the winning determination is performed using the winning determination table At2.

  In the hit determination table At1, random numbers from “10 to 12” are associated with small hits. That is, when the main control unit 201 performs a hit determination using the hit determination table At1 (in the case of the first big hit lottery), the acquired hit random number is small if it is any numerical value from “10 to 12”. It is determined that the winner is won. For this reason, the winning probability for the small hit in the first big hit lottery is 3/300 (= 1/100).

  On the other hand, in the hit determination table At2, a random number of “10” is associated with the small hit. In other words, when the main control unit 201 makes a winning determination using the winning determination table At2 (in the case of the second big winning lottery), the main control unit 201 determines that the acquired winning random number is “10” that the small winning is won. For this reason, the winning probability for the small hit in the second big hit lottery is 1/300.

  As described above, when the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in a gaming state with an electric chew support function, it becomes easier for a game ball to win the second starting port 106 and the frequency of the second big hit lottery is increased. For this reason, for example, in the gaming state in which the pachinko gaming machine 100 is provided with the electric chew support function, the game is progressed mainly through the second big hit lottery.

  Therefore, by making the winning probability of the small win in the second big hit lottery lower than the winning probability in the first big win lottery so that the little win in the second starting opening 106 wins, Even if the contents of the game are not changed according to the game state (for example, only the small hit game shown in FIG. 4-3 (5)), the player is frustrated by the small hit in the game state to which the electric chew support function is given. It can be prevented from feeling. Of course, by eliminating the random value associated with the small hit in the hit determination table At2, it may be possible not to win the small win when winning the second starting port 106.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, when winning in a short win in the first gaming state, the duration of the short winning game is longer than in the case of winning in a short win in the second gaming state. The game will give the player a period to switch to the hitting method to aim for the big winning opening before the short hit game ends, and the jackpot will end before the player switches the hitting method. It is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko machine 101 Game board 104 Image display part 105 1st start opening 106 2nd start opening 109 Extra prize opening 201 Main control part 202 Production control part

Claims (1)

A first start port provided in a game area where a game ball can flow down and into which a game ball launched toward the first area of the game area by the launching device can enter;
A second start opening and a special winning opening that are provided in the game area and into which a game ball launched toward the second area different from the first area by the launching device can enter;
First special game determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game that allows a game ball to enter the special winning opening when the game ball enters the first start port;
Second special game determination means for determining whether or not to perform the special game when a game ball enters the second start port;
Special game execution means for performing the special game when the first special game determination means or the second special game determination means determines that the special game is to be performed;
A game state control means for controlling a game in a non-specific game state where it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second start port , or a specific game state where a game ball is likely to enter the second start port ;
With
The special game execution means includes
First special game execution means for performing a first special game including an open game in which a game ball can enter the special prize opening for a first predetermined time;
An open game in which a game ball is allowed to enter the special prize opening for a second predetermined time shorter than the first predetermined time; and a closed game in which the game ball is difficult to enter the special prize opening . A second special game execution means for performing a second special game for informing the player to fire a game ball toward the two areas ;
Have
The gaming state control means includes
A non-specific gaming state control means for controlling a game in the non-specific gaming state at a normal time;
The first special game by the first special game execution means or the second special game by the second special game execution means when a game is controlled in the non-specific game state by the non-specific game state control means. Is performed, after the end of the special game, specific game state control means capable of controlling the game in the specific game state,
Have
The specific gaming state control means includes
When the second special game is executed by the second special game execution means while controlling the game in the specific game state, the game can be controlled in the specific game state after the second special game is finished. And
The second special game execution means is
When it is determined by the first special game determination means that the special game is to be performed when the non-specific game state control means controls the game in the non-specific game state, the closed game for a third predetermined time is When the second special game is determined to be performed by the second special game determination unit when the second game is controlled by the specific game state control unit and the game is controlled in the specific game state, Performing the second special game including the closed game for a fourth predetermined time shorter than the third predetermined time;
The second special game including the closed game of the third predetermined time is provided with a closed game of a predetermined opening time at which the player can switch the playing method at least before the opening game in the second special game. And
In the closed game of the predetermined opening time, a game machine is notified that a game ball is launched toward the second area .

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